AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUS-Iran Diplomacy & Hormuz: Qatar says mediation is still ongoing as Tehran denies direct talks with Washington; US Treasury’s Scott Bessent claims a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come “today or tomorrow,” while Iran says it’s working with Oman on a new maritime corridor—amid reports of a projectile hitting a cargo ship near Oman. Regional Security & Escalation Risks: Iran’s preparations to strike three Ukrainian sites were claimed by a senior adviser, and the US says it has used “virtually all” long-range precision missiles in the Iran war, raising readiness concerns. Lebanon Politics & Israel Talks: Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem warns it will act against supporters of dialogue with Israel and calls for Lebanese Army deployment south of the Litani with full Israeli withdrawal. Iraq Energy: Dana Gas and Crescent Petroleum begin gas supplies from Kurdistan’s Khor Mor field to Iraq’s Ministry of Electricity in Kirkuk to support power generation. Syria-US Pivot: Trump met Syria’s Ahmed al-Sharaa, praised unification efforts, and moved to remove Syria from the US terrorism list, signaling a shift toward engagement. Markets & Costs: Oil volatility and the Hormuz uncertainty continue to feed energy-price pressure and risk sentiment across regional trading.
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